Speaking

“AMAZING…” “INSPIRATIONAL…” “REMARKABLE…”

These are just some of the words used to describe Janine’s presentation and why she is consistently voted the ‘best ever’ speaker conferences have ever had.

When she speaks, Janine Shepherd takes us on an amazing journey. A journey on a road with so many twists and turns, so many deep valleys and steep hills that it mirrors the road we travel in own lives every single day.

This is a story that takes us from the pinnacle of elite athletics competition to the pain and fear of being wheelchair-bound and facing the shattering reality of life-threatening and permanent injury; from the exhilaration of flight to the struggle of taking one difficult step at a time on a long road to recovery which continues to this day.

Too often something that is meant to inspire and motivate leaves us feeling that little bit inadequate; there is initial buzz, then reality envelops us and we go on, unchanged.

Janine had a point of difference. She leaves her audience not only awed, humbled, and uplifted, but causes them to think deeply about the way they live their own lives.

Through powerful and emotive storytelling, Janine provides the tools which connect to her 5 pillars of well-being, Passion, Purpose, Perseverance, Play and Presence. We are then able to harness our energy, take bold action, and transform whatever challenges we currently face into outstanding growth and change.

From the classroom to the kitchen to the boardroom, there is something for everyone in Janine’s message of hope. She believes such boundaries are in fact artificial; that all is one – what we incorporate into our personal life when we transform dreams into reality cannot help but influence our work, our relationships and our reality.

Janine is real. She is funny, interesting and inspirational. She laughs at herself, she helps us see the humour and beauty of every situation, even the hardest, most painful, and difficult we have to face.

Testimonials

ABN AMRO

I just wanted to thank you again for your time talking to our team. The feedback was very positive and I’m still hearing phrases from your speech being relayed around the group. Our new theme for our 2000-2002 business plan is that we are “ heading for the hills…” (and not to hide!)

A & G

There wasn't one person who wasn't moved, motivated, encouraged, positively influenced or shamed into trying to do their life better.

You gave such a powerful, moving presentation of triumph and determination, of focus and fulfillment; it touched the heart of every person there.

And the impact you made, coming from your victorious, positive heart was such a powerful and empowering inspiration, the memory of it is lasting still.

The true measure of influence.

AMP

Your presentation was full of enthusiasm, humour and energy. Quite clearly, your courage and dedication in overcoming adversity will have a long lasting and motivating effect on our conference delegates.

Baxter Healthcare

If you hadn’t guessed from the standing ovation, and the fact that most people (including our Managing Director) were reduced to tears of empathy, your triumphant story was more than inspirational.

You really do possess a wonderful pay it forward effect. I enjoyed the remainder of the conference being thanked for asking you to speak- when in fact all I did was make a call. Your tenacity, perseverance and strength of spirit are unmatched in anyone I have met before.

Andersen Consulting

Everyone who attended the event was enthralled by you amazing courage, determination and positive outlook on life, despite your experiences. You are an inspiration to anyone who has the good fortune to meet you.

BP Australia

Amazing human being! A truly inspirational speaker!Another inspiration - Janine offered lasting messages for us all. Another outstanding event. I intend taking guitar lessons after listening to her!She was an inspiration. Fantastic story! What can I say - SENSATIONAL!

Caltex

The content of your presentation was a perfect fit with our conference theme and the delivery of the material was brilliant! Your inspiring story really captured the hearts of all our delegates and certainly caused them to view their own challenges and obstacles from a new perspective.

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Janine had the whole room enthralled – her story is undeniably epic, and her delivery is animated and engaging. She clearly had a message to give whichwas relevant to all of us in both our personal and working lives: Go ahead and do what you want to do – never let anyone tell you never, never let the odds dissuade you from trying, and learn to love the challenge.There were tears and laughter, and we loved every minute. I will definitely be reading her books!”

Prudential

Amazing, inspirational, remarkable! The measure of Janine’s real impact was best demonstrated by the fact that Janine was the recipient of a standing ovation- the first ever afforded to a speaker in or fifteen-year history of conferences.

The results of a survey of our Conference speakers fully vindicated our choice of Janine opening our Conference, with Janine recording the highest ever rating for a Guest Speaker!